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Bengal Grass

#8E773F

RGB 142, 119, 63 · HSL 43°, 39%, 40% · CMYK 0, 16, 56, 44

Bengal Grass is #8E773F in HEX — rgb(142, 119, 63), hsl(43°, 39%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 56%, 44%).

Bengal Grass pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 39%, 40%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8E773F

RGB142, 119, 63

HSL43°, 39%, 40%

HSV43°, 56%, 56%

CMYK0, 16, 56, 44

Decimal9336639

CSS RGBrgb(142, 119, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 39%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Bengal Grass SW6411

Exact match

Vista Paint

Brown Mountain K-976

ΔE 1.6 · #8E7742

Benjamin Moore

Foot 2148-10

ΔE 3.2 · #8C7845

Dulux

Mustard Magic S16D9

ΔE 3.3 · #856F39

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Estate 886

ΔE 3.3 · #977A41

Behr

Wool Tweed 320F-6

ΔE 4.2 · #907838

PPG

Wool Tweed 1103-6

ΔE 4.3 · #917747

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 4.4 · #826C34

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Leaf DEA171

ΔE 5 · #86793D

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 5.4 · #8C7F44

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 9 · #A38759

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 9.4 · #8F6E46

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 13.5 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 18.2 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 19.1 · #7D5436

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E773F

#3E558E

Analogous

#8E4F3E

#8E773F

#7D8E3E

Triadic

#8E773F

#3E8E77

#773E8E

Split-Complementary

#8E773F

#3E7D8E

#4F3E8E

Tetradic

#8E773F

#3E8E4F

#3E558E

#8E3E7D

Monochromatic

#231E10

#594B27

#8E773F

#B9A05F

#D0BF95

Rectangle

#8E773F

#558E3E

#3E558E

#773E8E

Compound

#8E773F

#7D8E3E

#3E558E

#4F3E8E

Variations

Lighter

#B49955

#C2B085

#D8D0BB

Darker

#736030

#504320

#2F2712

Saturation

#726B5A

#8E773E

#AD851F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.86:1

Deuteranopia

#8E773F

#877C3F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E773F

#7B7B49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E773F

#907176

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bengal Grass brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#AA864A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8E773F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#978B6F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3A4A73

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8E773F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E773F;

CSS Variable

--color-bengal-grass: #8E773F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bengal-grass': '#8E773F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E773F] text-[#8E773F]

SCSS

$bengal-grass: #8E773F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E773F?

#8E773F is Bengal Grass, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8E773F warm or cool?

Bengal Grass reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bengal Grass?

Bengal Grass works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Bengal Grass?

Bengal Grass pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bengal Grass?

You can download Bengal Grass on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Bengal Grass?

The hex code is #8E773F. In RGB it's 142, 119, 63, and in HSL it's 43°, 39%, 40%.

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